Intermediate
The importance of the quality of the ‘Aguardente’ in the making of Port wines
The ‘Aguardente’ (also called ‘Aguardiente’) is a distilled alcoholic spirit that is used to fortify wines when a winemaker wants to make a fortified wine…
Q & A
What is the meaning of “Rancio” in wine?
“Rancio” is an expression that refers to wines that have acquired a particular bouquet and taste thanks to long aging in barrels exposed to the sun. We can therefore say that they have undergone a kind of beneficial maderization that has led to an improvement in their qualities while also Read more…
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Tasting Note: Ruby Porto, Quevedo, Non Vintage
Comments = good wine for that price, the wine has no fault, it is just a notch lower in terms of flavour intensity
Final Grade = B+
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Tasting Note: Lustau, Pedro Ximenez, San Emilio
Comments = its very sugary taste and finish prevents it to access to a higher grade
Final Grade = B
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Tasting Note: Banyuls Rimage 2020, Cave de l’Abbé Rous
Comments = it is a very great value for money. It is well representative of what a Banuyls Rimage should be. At around 11 euros, it is a given!
Final Grade = B+
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Tasting Note: Rutherglen Muscat, Chambers
Comments = typical of a Rutherglen Muscat
Final Grade = B+
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Tasting Note: Muscat Beaumes de Venise, Domaine des Bernardins, 2019
Comments = good value for money
Final Grade = B+
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Tasting Note: Blandy’s Madeira, Malmsey, 5 years
Comments = good value for money
Final Grade = B+
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Tasting Note: Madere Cruz
Comments = difficult to ask more from a 8 euros wine. This wine will mainly offer you a great price and then some quality related to that price. If you are on a budget, it is a no brainer choice for enjoying an evening with your friends
Final Grade = B+